Ambushed

LIAM'S POV

Liam was the definition of astonished when Emerald leaned in to kiss him, her full lips on his skin made his heart flutter. She seemed bold now, which was rare as he had been led to think that she was extremely shy. His wolf, Zane, was eager to get close to his mate but Liam told him that they would have to be patient with Emerald. After all, she was human. He was not sure how the pack would react to her as having a human mate in the supernatural was a rare phenomenon. Some supernatural creatures despised humans, thinking of them as weak and pathetic. But having known Emerald, she was the opposite of that. She had not a clue of the power that she possessed over him, nor did she know that she was the only thought on his brain all day, everyday. Thinking about her quirky smile, her sassy attitude and her genuine personality brought a little light in Liam's bleak life. He was certain that she was his mate, and though she was human, he vowed to love and protect her. She was perfect, to him a god sent them like her namesake. Nothing or no one could change Liam's mind about how he felt about Emerald. He didn't know her as well, but he promised himself that he would get to know every single small detail about her. He knew that seeing her so vulnerable today would take a huge toll on his sleep. Everything she did affected him. Everything. Whether deliberately or not. She poured her entire heart out today, in desperation from every burden she has been going through. Liam tried not to blame himself for dragging her into this entire mess, into the world of supernatural creatures. She looked like a small lost puppy, which was heart breaking enough for Liam than thinking he was the cause of it all.

EMERALD'S POV

Kissing Liam Jones was a dream all by itself. If someone had told me that I would be bold enough to have the guts to kiss Liam Jones then I would've laughed in their faces. After that brief affectionate moment, I looked up at Liam and his cheeks were ruby read and I laughed at him making him blush more. I wanted to pull his hair so badly but I needed to figure out my feelings for Liam later and deal with my own bangle now. I had school tomorrow, and Spencer was going to have to drive me back home so that I could prepare. I have tons of homework to finish, and those essays aren't going to write themselves. "Do you think you can probably drive me home?" I ask Liam. A few minutes ago I was talking about burdening people and trying to behave 'INDEPENDENT' but here I am begging Liam for a ride. I really need to go join a club with the description, 'Hypocrites Only'. Because that is exactly what I am. "It's fine. I'll drive you." Liam says without breathing. "No. I don't want to bother you. You probably have more things on your plate than I do." I say and I can almost see my subconscious shaking her head whilst saying, 'Pathetic.' Liam tells me once more that he'll drive me home and that it'll be no problem at all, his voice leaving no room for an arguement. "Can we stop for Macdonald's first though? I'm starving." Tomorrow I'll focus on my independence, I can't reject food like that, especially if it's free. Which leads me to another thought. I really need to get a job so I can start making my own money. I can't depend on my parents all the time for money, and I most definitely won't depend on any of my friends. I saw a bookstore that was accepting employees but in my haste and attempt to run away from my bestfriend I forgot. "Then let's get going!" Liam yells and I think I've finally found someone who is as enthusiastic as me when it comes on to the topic of food.

*At the drive thru*

"Shit." I curse and Liam looks at me so I offer him a sheepish smile. "I don't have my purse." I tell him.

"No worries. It's on me." He says and shrugs. I shake my head. "No, I can't allow you to pay for me."

I don't want Liam to feel obliged to pay for my meal just because I don't have any money on me. I seriously need to get a job.

I can just imagine someone writing a story about the nightmare I call my life, chapter by chapter: 'Broke and stupid high schooler, Emerald Stone, is sitting in the car of her crush while he pays for her food.'

That is not the impression I'm trying to give the world at all.

I try telling Liam again that he doesn't have to pay for my food but he insists so I let him.

Hey, I accept free food from anyone at anytime. Sorry.

Liam pays for my meal as promised and drives away without ordering anything for himself. "Aren't you going to order anything for yourself?" I voice my thoughts.

He shakes his head, no. "I don't fancy eating junk food." I nod in understanding although I can't survive without Chicken McNuggets for a day.

"So", I smack my lips, "can I ask you a question?" He laughs. "Shoot." He agrees and I prepare myself for the question I'm about to ask.

"Do you guys like, eat human?" I ask and Liam bursts out into laughter hysterically.

"W-what gave you that i-impression?" Liam wheezes in between laughs.

I laugh with him although I seriously need an answer. Liam finally turns serious and answers, at last.

"We eat normal food, like normal humans Emerald. Whatever articles you read about us they're utterly misleading. I don't even know even know where they get their theories from." Liam laughs again and I sgree silently.

Now that that's done and taken care off, I can finally eat my food in peace without having to worry about setting off a World War Three Bomb.

Liam and I begin to converse and I try to pay him more attention than my cheeseburger and large fries. A girl's got to eat.

Suddenly out of nowhere, a huge rock collides with the windscreen and Liam serves but not quick enough to avoid the big oak tree looming ahead of us.